AyeDubbleYoo Posted 8 hours ago Share Posted 8 hours ago We still have a good team, just never confident when Tonali isn’t playing. Guess we just have to keep the ball and deny them the chance to counter on us. Can see them running through our midfield otherwise. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco Posted 8 hours ago Share Posted 8 hours ago He’s complained of muscle tightness Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billy Warthog Posted 8 hours ago Share Posted 8 hours ago Think they'll score first. Then it just depends on which NUFC turn up. Hope the atmosphere doesn't go flat for long periods. I'm still reasonably confident of a positive result, but it'll probably be nervy and maybe a hard watch. NB - I'm shite at predictions, so there's always that. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mattoon Posted 8 hours ago Share Posted 8 hours ago Don't know what everyone is wetting the bed for, we took care of these with ease away from home. Yes, the starting line-up isn't ideal but Howe knows what he's doing and he has a strong bench to make something happen late on if we need it. I'm not saying it's gonna be an easy game but we win today. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Prophet Posted 8 hours ago Share Posted 8 hours ago Aye, team and crowd need to do their bit today. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yorkie Posted 8 hours ago Share Posted 8 hours ago Chuffed to see Barnes back in the squad. Really nervous about this one. Can't hack another awful home defeat. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronaldo Posted 8 hours ago Share Posted 8 hours ago 3 minutes ago, Menace said: Botman not even on the bench. See you in June Sven. Howe said he wouldn’t be ready for this weekend to be fair. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
arnonel Posted 8 hours ago Share Posted 8 hours ago Miley goal and MoM Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mattoon Posted 8 hours ago Share Posted 8 hours ago 1 minute ago, arnonel said: Miley goal and MoM Over the moon Miley is getting his chances again this season, definitely motm performance from him today. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stottie Posted 8 hours ago Share Posted 8 hours ago With that midfield, we might need the ref to be strict today. One that lets everything go like the one vs. Bournemouth (most fouls committed in the league) will likely see us bullied out of the game. However the ref plays it, we need to be more sensitive to what you can get away with than we have been in our non-City recent defeats. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mouldy_uk Posted 8 hours ago Share Posted 8 hours ago What’s the story with Pope starting (playing catch-up today)? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRon Posted 8 hours ago Share Posted 8 hours ago 3 minutes ago, Mattoon said: Don't know what everyone is wetting the bed for, we took care of these with ease away from home. Yes, the starting line-up isn't ideal but Howe knows what he's doing and he has a strong bench to make something happen late on if we need it. I'm not saying it's gonna be an easy game but we win today. We just need to neutralise their threat from Elanga and MGW. It's not like they have some super big secret where their success comes from. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wilson Posted 8 hours ago Share Posted 8 hours ago (edited) 6 minutes ago, Billy Warthog said: Think they'll score first. Then it just depends on which NUFC turn up. Hope the atmosphere doesn't go flat for long periods. I'm still reasonably confident of a positive result, but it'll probably be nervy and maybe a hard watch. NB - I'm shite at predictions, so there's always that. Call me a pessimist but I don't see anything other than a quiet afternoon today. Edited 8 hours ago by Wilson Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRon Posted 8 hours ago Share Posted 8 hours ago 1 minute ago, mouldy_uk said: What’s the story with Pope starting (playing catch-up today)? He's better than Dubravka basically. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lush Vlad Posted 8 hours ago Share Posted 8 hours ago Starting XI perhaps looks a few short of the strongest possible. But happy that the bench looks so strong and we have genuine options. Perhaps we won’t get worse after we make subs for once. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Edgar Posted 8 hours ago Share Posted 8 hours ago Just now, TRon said: He's better than Dubravka basically. Amen. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bimpy474 Posted 8 hours ago Share Posted 8 hours ago 7 minutes ago, TRon said: Maybe someone can explain the logic because I don't get it either. Because we play Liverpool Wedneday and then Brighton Saturday. Bit of rotation to keep players fresh. And, if Tonali has a niggle which he could play with, but with those two games coming up, rest him in this one and hope the team gets the result. If this game goes badly, then the option to risk it is there. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miggys First Goal Posted 8 hours ago Share Posted 8 hours ago Okay, Eddie interview at 13:40. Turned off until then. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRon Posted 8 hours ago Share Posted 8 hours ago Just now, Bimpy474 said: Because we play Liverpool Wedneday and then Brighton Saturday. Bit of rotation to keep players fresh. And, if Tonali has a niggle which he could play with, but with those two games coming up, rest him in this one and hope the team gets the result. If this game goes badly, then the option to risk it is there. Fair enough. Hopefully that means it's just a twinge which means he'll be ok by Wednesday, although I would not be taking any risk at all playing him today, even off the bench. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eveready Posted 8 hours ago Share Posted 8 hours ago Only concern is we're a bit lightweight and lacking aggression (other than Bruno) with that CM 3. Not watched much of Forrest this season but can't imagine they're playing intricate football through the middle of the pitch so hopefully shouldn't be an issue this game. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yorkie Posted 8 hours ago Share Posted 8 hours ago 1 minute ago, Miggys First Goal said: Okay, Eddie interview at 13:40. Turned off until then. Hello Eddie. You're. Quite good. At turning Miggys First Goal. On. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Geordie Posted 8 hours ago Share Posted 8 hours ago Can't really go all guns blazing today with it being such an important and big week coming up in terms of games. I agree that Willock needs to put in a performance and I'm also keen to see where Miley fits into the midfield. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lush Vlad Posted 8 hours ago Share Posted 8 hours ago (edited) I always think I’m a bit negative about NUFC. Then I come in these threads before a ball has even been kicked and half the posters have us already beat or they’re moaning about the starting XI. I feel like a blind optimism, happy clapping type in comparison Edited 8 hours ago by Lush Vlad Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
OoOGazOoO Posted 8 hours ago Share Posted 8 hours ago Great to see Barnes back on the bench. Really happy for Miley starting think he deserves his chance, but a blow that Tonali isn't fit enough to start. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
frankpingel Posted 8 hours ago Share Posted 8 hours ago Today is must win, Liverpool isn't. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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